PM Modi welcomes Shukla on Earth, says 'you inspire billions'
As astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others of the commercial Axiom-4 mission made a fiery return to Earth in southern California today, capping a 22.5-hour journey after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to welcome him home.
In the post he said, “I join the nation in welcoming Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to earth from his historic mission to space. He has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit.”
He lauded Shukla's feat, noting that he is the first Indian to have visited the ISS.
The Prime Minister said it marks another milestone towards India's own human space flight mission — Gaganyaan.
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